Keely Hodkinson looks stunning in bold outfit as she...

OLYMPIC hero Keely Hodgkinson has swapped the running track for the race track as she posed in front of Aston Martin's new Formula One car. The gold medallist donned a sharp pantsuit as she attended the F1's 75th anniversary car launch event at the O2 in London on Tuesday.

Image Credit: The Sun [Keely Hodkinson posing with an Aston Martin Formula 1 car.]

Hodgkinson, who captured the hearts of the nation with her heroics in Paris last summer, posed in front of Aston Martin's new livery at the event. The car, which will be driven by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, is likely to be worth around £15MILLION - as is the average for a F1 car.

Image Credit: The Sun [Keely Hodgkinson holding a British flag and a crown.]

Fans of Hodgkinson and F1 were loving the crossover when she posted the snap on Instagram. One wrote: "Almost as fast as you". While another added: "I wonder which is faster? My bet is on the two legged racing machine". And a third joked: "I see you are getting closer to your dream car!".

Image Credit: The Sun [Three men in suits and red ties.]

Hodgkinson was joined by a whole host of other stars at the event in Greenwich. Alongside drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, celeb attendees included Gordon Ramsay, Jack Whitehall and Maura Higgins. Hodgkinson will have enjoyed a night to take her mind off the heartache of an injury scuppering her chances of breaking a longstanding world record.

Image Credit: The Sun [Holly, Tana, and Gordon Ramsay on a red carpet.]

The 22-year-old had planned to run the quickest time over 800 metres indoors at her inaugural Keely Klassic at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena last weekend. But saw her opportunity to do so snatched away when an injury in her hamstring flared up just three days before the event.

Image Credit: The Sun [Christian Horner, Geri Halliwell-Horner, and Jack Whitehall at an event.]

And a scan has since revealed a significant problem that has even raised questions about her ability to compete again this winter. Speaking on the injury, Hodgkinson revealed that she shed a tear upon finding out the news. She said: "I’m so gutted and disappointed to be announcing this. I’m devastated to be missing the launch of the first Keely Klassic.

Image Credit: The Sun [Maura Higgins at the F1 75 Live event.]

"Me and my team worked so hard these last couple of months to put me in a perfect position to race, and I was so excited to perform in front of a home crowd. "I won’t lie – when I got the news this afternoon, I shed a tear. "I’ve worked so hard for this moment and was in the best shape of my life. I’m absolutely gutted that I won’t be able to race for the fans.

Image Credit: The Sun [Keely Hodgkinson winning a women's 800-meter semifinal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.]

"Especially after so many have bought tickets to see me try and break the world record. "But this event was never just about me – it was always about showcasing British talent, creating something new for the sport, and bringing more energy and entertainment to athletics.